How to Make Calendula Oil
Calendula oil is easy to make and endlessly useful in skincare. This gorgeous golden oil is a fun DIY and you’ll soon wonder how you ever lived without it.
Servings: 4 oz
Equipment
- 1 Clean, airtight container (glass jar is ideal)
- 1 Cheesecloth or strainer
Ingredients
- Dried calendula flowers
- Cold-pressed olive oil enough to fully submerge the flowers and cover them by 1 inch
Instructions
- Fill the clean container about halfway full with dried calendula flowers.
- Pour the cold-pressed olive oil over the flowers until they are completely submerged. Make sure there's at least one inch of oil covering the top of the flowers.
- Secure the lid tightly on the container. Place the container in a cool, dark location for 6 weeks. Gently swirl or shake the container daily to help distribute the herbs and prevent them from clumping.
- After 6 weeks, strain the calendula oil through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve into a clean container. You can compost the leftover plant material!
- Keep your finished calendula oil in a cool, dark place (like a cabinet) in a dark, airtight container. This will help it last longer.
Notes
Use a high-quality carrier oil and store your calendula oil in a dark, cool place. It should last for a year.
You should always do a small patch test on your skin before using calendula oil on your skin.
Use homemade calendula oil in body oils, lotions, soaps, and other DIY skincare products.
Be sure to check out the step-by-step pictures in the post above!